YACSA retweeted
Last week, the Australian Government released its official response to a Senate Inquiry report into the #DisabilitySupportPension.
Today, we express alarm at the Government’s dismissal of the report’s recommendations.
More here: tinyurl.com/bdzhpm6y
@PWDAustralia @ACOSS

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YACSA retweeted
Our Share With Us survey is live now. It is your opportunity to share with the Royal Commission in a safe and anonymous way - either by answering a series of questions, writing a message or leaving a voice note ➡️ bit.ly/3AEOyER
YACSA retweeted
Big Announcement! 📢
We are excited to launch our Language Guide 2024.
Learn more and download the guide here: buff.ly/3BBtyzu
Register here to join our webinar where we discuss the new language guide: buff.ly/3BDPf1V
#InclusiveLanguage #DisabilityAdvocacy
YACSA retweeted
Have you ever wondered how changing a word can change someone's experience?
Language shapes how we see disability.
🎙️ In this Purple Orange Podcast episode, Belle & Ellen explore how words can empower or exclude. Listen now: buff.ly/45Y8FIl
#LanguageMatters #Disability
YACSA retweeted
Today, over 660,000 Australians with disability face a challenging new reality as transitional rules for the #NDIS come into effect.
“We’re meeting the day with a range of emotions,” said CYDA CEO Skye Kakoschke-Moore.
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/y8zdkmkd
YACSA retweeted
CYDA is pleased to see the Productivity Commission’s report into early childhood education and care echo longstanding calls for stronger inclusion.
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/caj9rsxp
#InclusiveEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducationCare @ozprodcom
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YACSA retweeted
New @orygen_aus & @MissionAust #YouthSurvey report highlights mental toll on young Australians amid cost-of-living crisis. Half of those who experienced concerns about financial security & financial hardship reported unstable housing. abc.net.au/news/2024-09-19/t… @ABCaustralia
Today's #WearItPurpleDay.
Wearing purple today is one way we can demonstrate to LGBTQIA+ young people that they are celebrated and respected, and acknowledge their right to be proud of who they are, and who they are becoming.
Happy Wear It Purple Day from all of us at YACSA!
YACSA retweeted
🚨 The Right to Disconnect is now in effect! Eligible Aussies can legally ignore work communications outside of hours unless it's necessary.
15+ employees: Law starts today.
Small businesses: Starts Aug 26, 2025.
Info: fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/med…
📞 Legal Help? Call 1300 366 424
YACSA retweeted
Policy spotlight 💡
Draft list of NDIS supports
Federal Parliament passed the NDIS Bill. But this is not the end. The Govt proposes to implement Section 10 of the Bill through a new Rule with lists of what are and are not NDIS supports.
Our response: buff.ly/3YWQjaR
YACSA retweeted
Confused about potential changes to the #NDIS?
Our friend Team DSC are hosting a webinar tomorrow at 10 am AEST to talk about the latest (proposed) changes for participants and providers and where they fit within the Scheme.
Register here: teamdsc.com.au/events/the-nd…
YACSA retweeted
Our new report on Australia’s child justice approach calls for transformational change that puts child wellbeing first and addresses the root causes of offending by children.
Read the full report and its recommendations: loom.ly/_A_P0PU
#AusHumanRights
YACSA retweeted
Have your say on the proposed lists of #NDIS supports 💬 There are 36 categories of NDIS supports that can be approved & 15 categories of goods and services that will not be funded. Draft lists: buff.ly/3LREzyp Survey: buff.ly/3WMrYl5 (closes 4:30pm ACST Sunday)
YACSA retweeted
Looking for a job that matches your passions? Our free workshop for young people with disability is all about mastering online job searches to help you find your dream gig.
Register here: tinyurl.com/4hyauk2y
#DREAMEmploymentNetwork #JobSearch #InclusiveEmployment




















